Archive for January, 2012
The Return of the ASSET Bill in Colorado (Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow)
January 27th, 2012 by Amber Blasingame
Posted in: Uncategorized
Colorado State Senators Angela Giron and Michael Johnston re-introduced the Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (ASSET) bill to the Colorado senate on January 11, 2012. The ASSET bill proposes a “standard-rate” tuition for qualifying students who received an education from Colorado public schools and have “requested documentation of, [have] applied for, or will [...]
What’s in your wallet? Unintended Consequences of Secure Communities for United States Citizens
January 24th, 2012 by Koby Polaski
Posted in: State Law, Temporary Protected Status
Many immigrants subject themselves to the immigration process to finally arrive to the day when they can take an oath of citizenship and be done with dealing with immigration agencies. However, the New York Times recently reported on several incidents where Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained naturalized and United States born U.S. citizens [...]
In F, M, or J Status? ICE Provides Tips on Appling for a Driver’s License and SSN
January 23rd, 2012 by Amber Blasingame
Posted in: Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) posted tips for foreign nationals in F, M, or J, status on applying for driver’s licenses and social security numbers. The key is not to apply too early. The memo, posted January 17, 2012, recommends that students wait at least 10-15 days before applying at the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) and/or Social Security Administration (SSA) to allow [...]
Happy Birthday, Joyeux Anniversaire, Feliz Cumpleanos NAFTA!
January 23rd, 2012 by Koby Polaski
Posted in: NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), signed by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, went into effect sixteen years ago this month. Although its economic effects remain controversial, it has certainly facilitated the movement of Canadian and Mexican professionals into the United States. Approximately 100,000 Canadians and Mexicans entered the United States in [...]
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Ingenious Plan or Sinking Ship? – The Elusive H-1B Visa.
January 20th, 2012 by Melanie Corrin
Posted in: Employer Compliance, H-1B, Immigration, Uncategorized
Even with a down economy, the need for highly educated, skilled workers remains high. Each year the Federal Government allows for only 85,000 total professional foreign workers to enter the United States as temporary workers, and each year that number is completely exhausted well before the next fiscal year begins. This is the elusive H-1B [...]
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Immigration Laws Deter Needed Workers from Entering the US to fill Blue Collar Work
January 18th, 2012 by Amber Blasingame
Posted in: Immigration, Uncategorized
Washington apple orchards reported a record growing year in 2011. Unfortunately, due to a late harvest and reduced labor force, otherwise edible fruit was left on the trees to rot. Growers explained to National Public Radio that migrants who tended the orchards during the growing months were unable to stay for the late harvest. According [...]
Immigrants Access to Effective Counsel Key to Deportation Defense
January 17th, 2012 by Aaron Hall
Posted in: Deportation
Unlike people facing criminal charges in a criminal court, those facing deportation in immigration court are not guaranteed representation by a lawyer. Those who can’t afford private counsel and can’t find pro bono counsel are stuck representing themselves.
Judges in New York City and the surrounding suburbs were surveyed for a recent study published [...]
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Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Creating Jobs in the U.S.
January 16th, 2012 by Kirby Joseph
Posted in: Immigration
According to a report by the National Foundation for American Policy, immigrants are driving start-up businesses in the United States. The report examined 50 top venture-funded privately held U.S. companies. Nearly half were founded or co-founded by an immigrant. Furthermore, 74% had an immigrant working in top management or a product development position.
Clearly, immigrants benefit [...]
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